Khark - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Khark is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 73 km from Dhanaulti and around 109 km from New Tehri. Suransu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khark village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khark is 044144. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.27 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Khark village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khark

According to the 2011 Census, Khark village had a total population of 87 people, including 42 males and 45 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 93.94% and female literacy at 54.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khark

Khark is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khark

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khark. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Khark is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khark is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khark

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khark village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khark

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khark village are given below:

FAQs about Khark